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As temperatures dip and fall colors break out, many outdoor lovers start plotting their next weekend escape.

But choosing the right vehicle can make or break a great camping trip. We talked with “our new car expert” David Finkelstein about which SUVs and crossovers are best suited for fall camping, what features really matter, and how to pick a rig that handles both highways and rugged backroads. David is your guide to getting the most out of your autumn adventures.

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Missouri is taking a big step forward in its entrepreneurial community.

Jim Malle is the Missouri Coalition Manager for Right to Start, and he’s helping lead the charge behind a new statewide effort—the Missouri Starters Coalition.

SMT reporter Matt Pilger talked to Jim about the new launch. 

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Missouri’s 57th Teacher of the Year goes to a social studies teacher at Hickman Mills School District in Kansas City.

Alisa Nelson talks to Kimberly Sixta, who went to school in the district and has spent her entire teaching career there. 

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The Missouri River Runner passenger train route is busier than usual, now that Oktoberfest has arrived in Hermann.

MoDOT’s Bryan Ross spoke with Marshall Griffin about the only Amtrak line that’s exclusive to Missouri.

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2025's severe weather in Missouri has taken a serious toll on trees. The May 16th tornado in St. Louis damaged or destroyed thousands of trees. Efforts are underway to replace trees in St. Louis and in other Missouri cities with tree damage. 

The non-profit ReLeaf of Missouri aims to help residents and cities put down new roots this fall, tree-planting season.

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The proposed tariffs on prescription drugs manufactured overseas are currently on hold after President Trump and Pfizer struck a deal. 

Terms of the deal include a 3-year grace period for the pharmaceutical giant in exchange for investing in drug manufacturing in the U.S. If they do take effect, they may not have a huge impact, as Ron Fitzwater of the Missouri Pharmacy Association tells Missourinet’s Marshall Griffin.

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Today, we’re heading to Fulton, Missouri, a historic town nestled between Jefferson City and Columbia, to meet Seth Winegar, co-founder of a new coworking space called Untethered.

In a time when remote work and entrepreneurship are reshaping communities across the state, Untethered is bringing fresh energy to Fulton’s downtown Brick District.

Show Me Today reporter Matt Pilger sat down with Seth to talk about why he chose Fulton, what Untethered offers, and how this new space could help spark innovation in Central Missouri. 

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Suicide prevention among veterans and service members remains a critical priority across the country.

In Missouri, the Governor’s Challenge is bringing together leaders from multiple agencies to strengthen support for service members, veterans, and their families. Jon Sabala joins us to explain how the program works and the steps being taken to make a lasting difference in the lives of those who have served.

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Amazon Prime Days are back October 7 and 8, and millions of shoppers will be looking to score big discounts on everything from electronics to household essentials. But are those deals worth it? And how can consumers make smart financial decisions during the frenzy?

Our financial expert from NerdWallet, Kimberly Palmer, joins us with advice on how to get the most out of Prime Days without overspending.

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Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum isn’t just a place of rest, it’s a place of life, history, and breathtaking beauty. Spanning 314 acres with more than 9,000 trees, shrubs, and flowers, the cemetery is one of only 50 level-three accredited arboretums in the world.

Sydney Jones of Missouri Life Magazine takes us through the winding trails, streams, and centuries-old trees, and tells the stories that Bellefontaine holds to some of Missouri’s most legendary figures, making it both a natural sanctuary and a living museum of St. Louis history.

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